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America does owe Japan something. About $725 billion. They're helping prop up our dollar (our spending addiction).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Sta ... _ownership

I'd say that's worth a bow, if not an outright grovel, just like you or I would do to our local banker.

Nick Treklis wrote:I'm getting sick of Obama bowing to people like we, Americans, owe them something just because of who we and they are.

On the surface I tend to agree. Obama's formative years were spent in Indonesia, where there is an emphasis placed on protocol. Better to be on the right side of things than left swinging by the (money-hungry) right-wingers in your own political party. The (money-hungry) left wing Republicans would have had a field day had he not bowed. The Bush's and Clinton did the same sort of bow though Bush 41 vomited on a dude's lap.

I'd speculate Obama was/will be on both knees to the leadership in China.

When in Rome - do as the Romans do. Makes political sense (and as Carl notes), financial sense.

Anyway, Obama didn't bow correctly, so it doesn't count. And in fact, the way he did it insulted the Japanese. Besides, Obama does not even serve America. So, in short, please get off his case, thanks.

Britney Spears wrote:Anyway, Obama didn't bow correctly, so it doesn't count. And in fact, the way he did it insulted the Japanese. Besides, Obama does not even serve America. So, in short, please get off his case, thanks.

No, Carl. He did bow correctly.

How do you figure? You saying it is acceptable to touch the one you bow to, while bowing?

They do it on Iron Chef.

Iron Chef, well then. I stand corrected!

yeah, Obama takes diplomacy to a new low - as he is always on his knees eager to please the wankers.

Tomas wrote:The Bush's and Clinton did the same sort of bow though Bush 41 vomited on a dude's lap.

We didn't have the luxury of being annoyed with Bush bowing or vomiting on anybody.

Thread does not deliver.

DHodges:
Thread does not deliver.

Carmel:
That's because it's about Obama's bow. If it had been about his handshake, it would have really soared!

Ah well, It was good for a couple of laughs. :)

The guy is just trying to compensate for being ultimately responsible for so much daily bloodshed and death and suffering and heartache and violence and trauma to enemy and friend alike, and everyone in between.
As so were the folks who gave him a swell-guy trophy.

Get with the program citizen!